At GWC Injury Lawyers, we’ve seen firsthand how accidents between vehicles and bikes can cause life-altering injuries. These incidents are often preventable. With awareness, courtesy, and a solid understanding of the rules, both motorists and cyclists can do their part to reduce accidents and share the road responsibly. Chicago Streets: A Shared Responsibility Illinois law>> Read More

GWC attorney Autumn K. Leslie obtained a settlement worth over $990,000 for an autobody technician who suffered a knee and subsequent shoulder injury after being struck by a car. The settlement included a $94,000 waiver of the worker’s compensation lien. Driver Negligence Results in Car Accident In December 2020, GWC’s client, a 55-year-old union autobody>> Read More

GWC Partners Louis C. Cairo, Michael D. Fisher, and Louis A. Cairo have obtained $5.875 million in settlements on behalf of five victims of a Wisconsin semi-trailer accident. GWC represents two other passengers injured in this incident whose cases remain pending at this time. 18-Wheeler Flips Over Passenger Vehicle In March 2019, GWC’s clients were>> Read More

GWC Partner Michael D. Fisher and attorney Lawrence J. Amato have obtained a $332,000.00 jury verdict in a highly contested pedestrian incident – nearly 33 percent more than the final settlement offer. Jeep Backs Over Woman in Parking Lot In October 2017, GWC’s client, a 64-year-old Arizona woman, was walking through an Enterprise Rent-A-Car parking>> Read More

GWC attorneys Timothy J. Keiser and Lawrence J. Amato have obtained a settlement for an injured pedestrian worth six times the available insurance policy limits. Pedestrian Dragged by Speeding Van On an early afternoon in August 2016, a 54-year-old man was walking across the street in an attempt to catch an eastbound Pace bus in>> Read More

A 14-year-old boy was hospitalized and four others were injured after a Jeep crashed into a sub shop in Hinsdale, IL. GWC Injury Lawyers represents two of the victims of the Hinsdale Jeep crash and is seeking assistance from the public in gathering any and all information relative to this tragic event. Shop Struck by>> Read More

In Illinois, “pain and suffering” is a legal term for the physical discomfort and emotional distress caused by an injury. If you have been wrongfully injured in a car accident in Illinois because of somebody else’s negligence, you may be asking yourself, “Can I be compensated for pain and suffering in a car accident?” You>> Read More

People who have been wrongfully injured in a car accident in Illinois often consider pursuing a personal injury case to obtain financial compensation. In these situations, they may wonder, “How much is my car accident case worth?” The truth is that every car accident case is different. There is no way to know at the>> Read More

If you have been wrongfully injured in a car accident in Illinois, there is a good chance that you are thinking about pursuing a personal injury claim to obtain financial compensation. You imagine you might be reimbursed for your medical treatment, but that may not be the only cost you have incurred. If you have>> Read More

If you have been injured in a car accident but have not received medical treatment, you may be asking yourself, “Do I have a car accident injury case?” In short, no. The value of any personal injury claim, including those involving car accidents, comes down to one key element – damages. These damages may include>> Read More

If you get injured in a car accident as the result of another driver’s negligence, you could seek compensation by filing a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company. How do you file a car accident injury claim? A Formal Request to the At-Fault Insurer According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are>> Read More

When you are the victim of a car accident, you might not know what to do next.  You could be overwhelmed with mounting medical bills and other expenses, possibly at a time when you are unable to work because of your injuries.  For this reason, if the insurance company for the at-fault party responsible calls>> Read More